She resolutely continued her perilous journey.
Everyone warned her as usual.
"This is not for you..."
"Don't forget you are a woman..."
"Can't you see the difficulties?"
"Don't take this path."
"It's dangerous!"
"You can earn better name and fame elsewhere."
It wasn't just a question of name and fame...
She never thought of herself while wading through perils.
She had to undertake alarming tasks everyday.
Thanks to terrorism, she had already earned 'six minutes of fame' innumerable times.
The world's best bomb-defuser knew that if she cut the wrong wire, it would be her last 'six minutes of fame.'
What motivates someone to not be selfish and sacrifice 'me-time'? Why do some undertake dangerous jobs and attempt to save the world? Do you feel 'me-time' is more important than time being spent for the service of others or the world?
100 words short story for-
#Barathon - Day 6- 'Six Minutes Of Fame'
Friday Fictioneers,
#MidWeekFlash Challenge-63
#IndiSpire -230 #MeTime
FlashFiction - 173
Everyone warned her as usual.
"This is not for you..."
"Don't forget you are a woman..."
"Don't take this path."
"It's dangerous!"
"You can earn better name and fame elsewhere."
It wasn't just a question of name and fame...
She had to undertake alarming tasks everyday.
Thanks to terrorism, she had already earned 'six minutes of fame' innumerable times.
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| PHOTO PROMPT © Liz Young |
What motivates someone to not be selfish and sacrifice 'me-time'? Why do some undertake dangerous jobs and attempt to save the world? Do you feel 'me-time' is more important than time being spent for the service of others or the world?
100 words short story for-
#Barathon - Day 6- 'Six Minutes Of Fame'
Friday Fictioneers,
#MidWeekFlash Challenge-63
#IndiSpire -230 #MeTime
FlashFiction - 173
Putting the life on edge needs a heart of steel and will of mountain. Or is it call of the duty? Great take on prompt.
ReplyDeletesuch a different post... good one
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http://simizworld.com/colorful-chutney-powders-at-my-simizworld/
Bringing gender into this was so unique loved it
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The motivation to do something beyond the ordinary plus the way gender plays an important part in this post makes it an amazing take on the prompt.
ReplyDeleteWow! The surprise punch line at the end really gladdened my heart. It is good to see women standing shoulder to shoulder in a patriarchal society like ours.
ReplyDeleteHere is my 6th #barathon post
http://www.jaispoetryblog.com/2018/07/six-minutes-of-fame.html
Dear Anita,
ReplyDeleteShe definitely put herself on the line every time.
Shalom,
Rochelle
khudi ko kar buland itna ki taqdeer se pahle khuda bande se khud pooche bata teri raza kya hai
ReplyDeleteNice piece. Interesting that you encompassed it with so many other flash prompts & comps. Good job!
ReplyDeleteNice to read.
ReplyDeleteNot a job I would like to have!
ReplyDeleteA very logical take.
ReplyDeleteMixing a bunch of prompts into one piece is not easy.
ReplyDeleteWonderful twist at the end and totally agree with the thought in the finishing line, it really needs a courage, a broad mind and kind heart to serve for others.
ReplyDeleteAwesome take on the prompt, short but highly potential write up.
I love it!
ReplyDeleteA bomb diffuser's me-time is when he or she is diffusing a bomb.
ReplyDeleteNice poem.
Arvind Passey
www.passey.info